Arkansas TV, the Arkansas Center for the Book, and Springdale Public Library invite you to a free, interactive Transcribe-a-Thon connected to The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and the Library of Congress's By the People project.

The event begins with a short film preview of The American Revolution, followed by guided training and live transcription of Revolutionary-era letters, diaries, and printed documents.  

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to help make history searchable for future generations! 

Lunch will be provided. To help us plan appropriately, registration is requested.

Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop or tablet. Library computers will also be available for those who prefer to use one onsite.

This event is open to adults, students, educators and anyone interested in history, civic engagement or hands-on learning.

Funder Acknowledgement

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.